Ely's dog is killed by a car...his grief is intense. Ely finds solace, of sorts, working on his grandpa's farm. However, he is bullied by Randy, who iEly's dog is killed by a car...his grief is intense. Ely finds solace, of sorts, working on his grandpa's farm. However, he is bullied by Randy, who is angry over his absentee father. When Ely finds a T-Rex and attempts to train him, Randy is jealous of the bond between the two and tries to destroy the connection...with an outcome that is devastating for both. ...more

How to Raise a Dinosaur is full of humor and imagination. Just think what it would be like to have a dinosaur as a pet...How would you get him to obeyHow to Raise a Dinosaur is full of humor and imagination. Just think what it would be like to have a dinosaur as a pet...How would you get him to obey, get him to the vet, or feed him 10 times per day.

Even though this is a flap-book, it will resonate with older kids, too! A great read-aloud for storytime. ...more

Dad goes out for milk... he encounters space aliens of all kinds, shapes, and sizes. Finally, through a series of convoluted, map-cap, and quirky stopDad goes out for milk... he encounters space aliens of all kinds, shapes, and sizes. Finally, through a series of convoluted, map-cap, and quirky stops through alien-lands everywhere, (and especially for Fortunately, the Milk), dad returns having been ever-so-thankful that the milk was there to save the day! (Or, is dad just one great storyteller?)

Fortunately, the Milk is hilariously, darkly entertaining, and beyond imaginative. The illustrations are not only amusing, they are spot-on. A quick read for a reluctant reader...or even a wonderful read-aloud. Love, love, love this book...recommended to me by one of my little patrons! ...more

What if Goldilocks went to the wrong house? Would the three dinosaurs try to trick her into being a delicious chocolate bon-bon as a snack? DefinitelyWhat if Goldilocks went to the wrong house? Would the three dinosaurs try to trick her into being a delicious chocolate bon-bon as a snack? Definitely not...well, maybe?!?!

Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs is a tongue-in-cheek, hilarious retelling of the class fairy tale. Willem's illustrations evoke the humor the words were meant to convey. A great read-aloud for older kids who can compare and contrast the two tellings.

I am not usually a fan of Willems work, but this one is top-notch. ...more

Mystery solved! Now we know why the dinosaurs were wiped out! The lost The Underpants Wars! All the dinosaurs wanted the caveman's undies and they fouMystery solved! Now we know why the dinosaurs were wiped out! The lost The Underpants Wars! All the dinosaurs wanted the caveman's undies and they fought bravely to the end.

Full of rhyming humor that will have kids laughing all through the book....more

Lulu is a little spoiled (ok, a lot) and when she doesn't get her way and get a brontosaurus for her birthday, she runs away. She finds a brontosaurusLulu is a little spoiled (ok, a lot) and when she doesn't get her way and get a brontosaurus for her birthday, she runs away. She finds a brontosaurus in the forest and intends to make him her pet, but the brontosaurus has other things in mind. ...more

Just imagaine what would happen if you got a dinosaur everytime you got a shot at the doctor, or bought a dozen doughnuts at the bakery, or got your hJust imagaine what would happen if you got a dinosaur everytime you got a shot at the doctor, or bought a dozen doughnuts at the bakery, or got your haircut really short at the barber. Your mom would go NUTS! But, that's what happened one especially unusual day spent running very boring errands. The boy was thrilled...the mom not-so-much.

But, when the dinosaurs came in handy for some even tougher chores at home, the mom had second thoughts about letting the dinosaurs stay in the backyard. When Dinosaurs Came with Everything is a humorous, giggle-inducing book filled with colorful illustrations that speak volumes. ...more